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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.60 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.60 and 89.72 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.60 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.60 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.60 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 32,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801.63/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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