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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 368.15 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 368.15 and 101.24 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 368.15 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/368.15 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 368.15 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 37,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271.00/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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