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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 365.03 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 365.03 and 106.29 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 365.03 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/365.03 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 365.03 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 38,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,799.04/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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