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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.73 and 81.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.73 and 81.31 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.73 = 81.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.73 = 81.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.73 × 81.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 29,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981.21/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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