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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 364.48 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 364.48 and 88.96 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 364.48 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/364.48 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 364.48 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 32,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421.87/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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