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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 368.14 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 368.14 and 101.20 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 368.14 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/368.14 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 368.14 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 37,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255.77/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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