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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 368.04 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 368.04 and 100.97 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 368.04 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/368.04 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 368.04 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 37,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160.92/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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