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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 368.91 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 368.91 and 101.64 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 368.91 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/368.91 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 368.91 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 37,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,496.01/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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