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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.56 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.56 and 81.43 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.56 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.56 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.56 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 29,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,767.55/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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