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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 365.91 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 365.91 and 81.57 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 365.91 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/365.91 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 365.91 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 29,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,847.28/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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