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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 362.60 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 362.60 and 87.79 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 362.60 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/362.60 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 362.60 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 31,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832.65/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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