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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 368.04 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 368.04 and 101.08 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 368.04 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/368.04 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 368.04 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 37,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,201.48/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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