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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 368.42 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 368.42 and 101.43 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 368.42 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/368.42 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 368.42 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 37,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368.33/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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