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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 365.93 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 365.93 and 89.88 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 365.93 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/365.93 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 365.93 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 32,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.34/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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