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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.10 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.10 and 99.18 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.10 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.10 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.10 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 36,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,508.16/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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