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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 362.18 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 362.18 and 95.16 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 362.18 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/362.18 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 362.18 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 34,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,465.05/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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