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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.38 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.38 and 123.08 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.38 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.38 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.38 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 45,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,217.13/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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