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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.11, 381.03 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.11, 381.03 and 80.74 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.11 : 381.03 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.11/381.03 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.11x = 381.03 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.11x = 30,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764.36/254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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