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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 381.15 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 381.15 and 71.48 is: 107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 381.15 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/381.15 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 381.15 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 27,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245.55/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.23

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