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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 368.30 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 368.30 and 81.02 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 368.30 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/368.30 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 368.30 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 29,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,839.67/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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