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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 365.35 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 365.35 and 81.26 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 365.35 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/365.35 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 365.35 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 29,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,688.34/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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