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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 365.07 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 365.07 and 81.11 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 365.07 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/365.07 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 365.07 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 29,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,609.48/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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