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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 364.62 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 364.62 and 88.95 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 364.62 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/364.62 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 364.62 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 32,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432.50/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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