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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 367.52 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 367.52 and 123.52 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 367.52 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/367.52 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 367.52 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 45,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,396.07/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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