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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 364.46 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 364.46 and 96.85 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 364.46 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/364.46 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 364.46 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 35,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,296.95/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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