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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 366.11 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 366.11 and 99.65 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 366.11 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/366.11 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 366.11 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 36,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,480.53/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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