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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 365.80 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 365.80 and 89.88 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 365.80 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/365.80 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 365.80 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 32,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878.10/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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