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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.48 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.48 and 101.34 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.48 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.48 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.48 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 37,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341.76/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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