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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 378 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 378 and 81 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 378 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/378 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 378 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 30,618
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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