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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 365.12 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 365.12 and 81.10 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 365.12 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/365.12 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 365.12 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 29,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,611.23/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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