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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 365.24 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 365.24 and 89.51 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 365.24 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/365.24 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 365.24 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 32,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,691.03/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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