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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 364.59 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 364.59 and 80.72 is: 121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 364.59 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/364.59 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 364.59 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 29,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,430.62/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.10

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