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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 369.01 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 369.01 and 81.40 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 369.01 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/369.01 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 369.01 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 30,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,037.41/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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