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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 367.58 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 367.58 and 100.82 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 367.58 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/367.58 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 367.58 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 37,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059.42/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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