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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 378.06 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 378.06 and 81 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 378.06 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/378.06 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 378.06 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 30,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,622.86/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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