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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 364.68 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 364.68 and 99.08 is: 148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 364.68 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/364.68 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 364.68 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 36,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132.49/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.53

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