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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 362.67 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 362.67 and 97.54 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 362.67 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/362.67 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 362.67 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 35,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374.83/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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