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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.72 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.72 and 106.89 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.72 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.72 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.72 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 39,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,089.90/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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