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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 367.82 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 367.82 and 99.05 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 367.82 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/367.82 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 367.82 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 36,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,432.08/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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