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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.49 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.49 and 89.68 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.49 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.49 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.49 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 32,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,777.69/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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