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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 361.65 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 361.65 and 94.85 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 361.65 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/361.65 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 361.65 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 34,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,302.50/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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