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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.69, 365.42 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.69, 365.42 and 85.37 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.69 : 365.42 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.69/365.42 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.69x = 365.42 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.69x = 31,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195.48/243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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