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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.65, 365.25 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.65, 365.25 and 89.50 is: 134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.65 : 365.25 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.65/365.25 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.65x = 365.25 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.65x = 32,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.88/243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.17

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