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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 369.12 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 369.12 and 83.72 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 369.12 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/369.12 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 369.12 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 30,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,902.73/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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