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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.03, 367.61 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.03, 367.61 and 142.13 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.03 : 367.61 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.03/367.61 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.03x = 367.61 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.03x = 52,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,247.58/245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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