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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 368.02 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 368.02 and 72.03 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 368.02 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/368.02 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 368.02 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 26,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,506.28/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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