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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 363.12 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 363.12 and 97.68 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 363.12 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/363.12 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 363.12 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 35,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.56/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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