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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 365.55 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 365.55 and 106.85 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 365.55 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/365.55 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 365.55 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 39,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057.19/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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