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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 364.68 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 364.68 and 89.08 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 364.68 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/364.68 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 364.68 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 32,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,485.69/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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