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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 364.82 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 364.82 and 89.09 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 364.82 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/364.82 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 364.82 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 32,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501.81/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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