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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 368.13 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 368.13 and 99.05 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 368.13 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/368.13 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 368.13 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 36,461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.90/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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