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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 362.22 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 362.22 and 87.54 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 362.22 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/362.22 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 362.22 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 31,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.74/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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