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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.71, 368.37 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.71, 368.37 and 124.06 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.71 : 368.37 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.71/368.37 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.71x = 368.37 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.71x = 45,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699.98/245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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