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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.64 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.64 and 89.72 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.64 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.64 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.64 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 32,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,805.22/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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