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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.55, 365.36 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.55, 365.36 and 81.25 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.55 : 365.36 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.55/365.36 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.55x = 365.36 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.55x = 29,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,685.50/243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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