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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 365.07 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 365.07 and 89.31 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 365.07 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/365.07 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 365.07 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 32,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,604.40/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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