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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 367.96 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 367.96 and 101.13 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 367.96 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/367.96 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 367.96 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 37,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211.79/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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