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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.28 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.28 and 101.44 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.28 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.28 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.28 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 37,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358.32/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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