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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 364.47 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 364.47 and 106.02 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 364.47 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/364.47 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 364.47 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 38,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,641.11/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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