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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 381.63 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 381.63 and 81.11 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 381.63 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/381.63 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 381.63 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 30,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,954.01/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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