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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 368.25 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 368.25 and 80.89 is: 121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 368.25 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/368.25 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 368.25 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 29,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787.74/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.34

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