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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 381.69 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 381.69 and 81.12 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 381.69 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/381.69 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 381.69 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 30,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962.69/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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