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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.44 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.44 and 80.68 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.44 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.44 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.44 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 29,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,403.02/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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