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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 368.52 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 368.52 and 101.44 is: 152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 368.52 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/368.52 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 368.52 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 37,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382.67/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.23

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