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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.62 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.62 and 99.52 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.62 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.62 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.62 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 36,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,683.89/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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