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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 365.88 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 365.88 and 81.52 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 365.88 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/365.88 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 365.88 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 29,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.54/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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