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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 365.86 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 365.86 and 89.75 is: 134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 365.86 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/365.86 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 365.86 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 32,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,836.63/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.70

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