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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 364.74 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 364.74 and 106.12 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 364.74 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/364.74 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 364.74 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 38,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706.21/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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