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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 364.42 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 364.42 and 98.71 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 364.42 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/364.42 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 364.42 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 35,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.90/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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