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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 364.80 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 364.80 and 106.11 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 364.80 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/364.80 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 364.80 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 38,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,708.93/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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