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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 368.70 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 368.70 and 123.92 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 368.70 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/368.70 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 368.70 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 45,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686.84/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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