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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.63 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.63 and 83.52 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.63 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.63 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.63 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 30,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,787.98/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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