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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 368.76 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 368.76 and 101.61 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 368.76 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/368.76 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 368.76 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 37,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,469.70/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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