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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 381.08 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 381.08 and 80.66 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 381.08 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/381.08 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 381.08 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 30,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737.91/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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