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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 365.14 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 365.14 and 106.45 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 365.14 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/365.14 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 365.14 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 38,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868.37/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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