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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.76 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.76 and 135.72 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.76 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.76 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.76 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 49,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,640.95/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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