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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 365.96 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 365.96 and 89.96 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 365.96 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/365.96 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 365.96 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 32,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,921.76/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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