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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 367.54 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 367.54 and 82.87 is: 124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 367.54 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/367.54 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 367.54 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 30,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,456.91/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.28

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