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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.70 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.70 and 124.02 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.70 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.70 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.70 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 45,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726.17/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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