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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.17, 367.73 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.17, 367.73 and 100.89 is: 151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.17 : 367.73 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.17/367.73 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.17x = 367.73 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.17x = 37,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,100.28/245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.32

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