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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 381.09 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 381.09 and 80.71 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 381.09 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/381.09 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 381.09 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 30,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757.77/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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