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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 367.89 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 367.89 and 83.01 is: 124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 367.89 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/367.89 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 367.89 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 30,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,538.55/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.46

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