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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 365.72 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 365.72 and 99.56 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 365.72 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/365.72 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 365.72 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 36,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,411.08/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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