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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 368.13 and 83.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 368.13 and 83.02 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 368.13 = 83.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/368.13 = 83.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 368.13 × 83.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 30,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560.31/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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