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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 367.98 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 367.98 and 101.05 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 367.98 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/367.98 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 367.98 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 37,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184.38/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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