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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 363.99 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 363.99 and 121.02 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 363.99 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/363.99 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 363.99 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 44,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050.07/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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