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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.90 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.90 and 83.62 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.90 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.90 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.90 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 30,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,847.42/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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