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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.63, 362.39 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.63, 362.39 and 87.56 is: 131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.63 : 362.39 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.63/362.39 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.63x = 362.39 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.63x = 31,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,729.28/241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.31

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