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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 362.48 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 362.48 and 87.72 is: 131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 362.48 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/362.48 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 362.48 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 31,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794.95/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.47

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