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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 363.13 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 363.13 and 88.01 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 363.13 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/363.13 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 363.13 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 31,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959.91/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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