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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 381.02 and 80.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 381.02 and 80.67 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 381.02 = 80.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/381.02 = 80.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 381.02 × 80.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 30,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,736.88/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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