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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.72 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.72 and 83.52 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.72 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.72 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.72 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 30,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,795.49/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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