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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.32, 361.82 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.32, 361.82 and 95.06 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.32 : 361.82 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.32/361.82 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.32x = 361.82 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.32x = 34,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394.61/241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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