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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.24 and 101.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.24 and 101.21 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.24 = 101.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.24 = 101.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.24 × 101.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 37,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,267.22/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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