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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 367.43 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 367.43 and 100.71 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 367.43 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/367.43 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 367.43 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 37,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,003.37/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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