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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 368.03 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 368.03 and 83.03 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 368.03 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/368.03 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 368.03 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 30,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555.28/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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