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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 368.08 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 368.08 and 83.03 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 368.08 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/368.08 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 368.08 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 30,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561.68/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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