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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 381.61 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 381.61 and 108.12 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 381.61 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/381.61 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 381.61 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 41,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259.94/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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