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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 364.56 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 364.56 and 105.90 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 364.56 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/364.56 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 364.56 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 38,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605.47/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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