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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.80 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.80 and 81.40 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.80 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.80 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.80 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 30,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020.32/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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