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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 364.70 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 364.70 and 96.89 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 364.70 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/364.70 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 364.70 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 35,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334.20/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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