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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.06, 364.25 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.06, 364.25 and 106.02 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.06 : 364.25 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.06/364.25 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.06x = 364.25 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.06x = 38,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617.25/243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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