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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.57 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.57 and 89.69 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.57 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.57 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.57 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 32,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,787.97/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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