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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.77 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.77 and 89.16 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.77 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.77 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.77 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 32,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522.89/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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