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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 361.88 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 361.88 and 96.95 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 361.88 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/361.88 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 361.88 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 35,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081.97/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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