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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.40 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.40 and 89.55 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.40 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.40 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.40 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 32,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721.57/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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