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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 365.63 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 365.63 and 72.75 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 365.63 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/365.63 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 365.63 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 26,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599.22/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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