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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.47, 364.88 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.47, 364.88 and 89.25 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.47 : 364.88 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.47/364.88 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.47x = 364.88 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.47x = 32,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565.54/243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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