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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 369.02 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 369.02 and 124.21 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 369.02 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/369.02 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 369.02 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 45,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,836.75/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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