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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 368.06 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 368.06 and 83 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 368.06 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/368.06 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 368.06 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 30,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.98/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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