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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 378.21 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 378.21 and 81.14 is: 121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 378.21 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/378.21 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 378.21 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 30,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688.27/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.71

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