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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 365.96 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 365.96 and 99.67 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 365.96 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/365.96 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 365.96 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 36,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.23/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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