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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 365.28 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 365.28 and 81.18 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 365.28 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/365.28 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 365.28 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 29,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.43/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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