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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 364.51 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 364.51 and 96.74 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 364.51 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/364.51 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 364.51 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 35,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,261.12/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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