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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.68, 362.43 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.68, 362.43 and 87.57 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.68 : 362.43 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.68/362.43 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.68x = 362.43 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.68x = 31,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,738.00/241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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