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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 368.54 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 368.54 and 99.31 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 368.54 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/368.54 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 368.54 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 36,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600.77/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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