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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 367.26 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 367.26 and 98.71 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 367.26 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/367.26 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 367.26 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 36,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,252.23/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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