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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 361.95 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 361.95 and 97.07 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 361.95 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/361.95 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 361.95 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 35,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134.49/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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