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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.55, 362.33 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.55, 362.33 and 95.37 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.55 : 362.33 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.55/362.33 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.55x = 362.33 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.55x = 34,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,554.94/241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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