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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 369.12 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 369.12 and 124.13 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 369.12 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/369.12 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 369.12 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 45,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818.87/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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