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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 368.08 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 368.08 and 83.12 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 368.08 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/368.08 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 368.08 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 30,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,594.81/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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