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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.48 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.48 and 81.16 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.48 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.48 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.48 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 29,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,905.84/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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