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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.54 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.54 and 106.06 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.54 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.54 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.54 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 38,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,663.11/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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