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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 368.32 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 368.32 and 101.30 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 368.32 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/368.32 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 368.32 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 37,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,311.27/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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