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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 381.05 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 381.05 and 80.70 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 381.05 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/381.05 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 381.05 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 30,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748.43/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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