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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.45 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.45 and 80.65 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.45 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.45 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.45 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 29,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,392.89/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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