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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.29, 365.09 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.29, 365.09 and 106.29 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.29 : 365.09 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.29/365.09 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.29x = 365.09 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.29x = 38,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804.88/243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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