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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.06, 364.62 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.06, 364.62 and 89.04 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.06 : 364.62 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.06/364.62 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.06x = 364.62 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.06x = 32,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,465.76/243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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