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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 365.93 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 365.93 and 81.60 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 365.93 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/365.93 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 365.93 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 29,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859.89/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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