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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.81, 368.60 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.81, 368.60 and 83.45 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 368.60 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/368.60 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 368.60 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 30,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757.41/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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