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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 367.98 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 367.98 and 101.28 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 367.98 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/367.98 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 367.98 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 37,269.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269.01/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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