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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 364.57 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 364.57 and 72.05 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 364.57 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/364.57 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 364.57 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 26,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,266.15/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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