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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 365.36 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 365.36 and 81.23 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 365.36 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/365.36 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 365.36 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 29,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,678.19/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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