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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 365.38 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 365.38 and 89.56 is: 134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 365.38 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/365.38 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 365.38 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 32,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,723.43/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.34

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