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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 364.74 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 364.74 and 89.11 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 364.74 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/364.74 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 364.74 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 32,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500.55/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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