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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.37, 361.85 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.37, 361.85 and 95.07 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.37 : 361.85 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.37/361.85 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.37x = 361.85 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.37x = 34,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,398.79/241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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