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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 365.72 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 365.72 and 81.62 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 365.72 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/365.72 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 365.72 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 29,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848.44/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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