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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 381.86 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 381.86 and 81.23 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 381.86 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/381.86 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 381.86 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 31,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,016.17/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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