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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 368.19 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 368.19 and 123.81 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 368.19 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/368.19 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 368.19 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 45,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585.60/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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