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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 369.56 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 369.56 and 102.13 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 369.56 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/369.56 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 369.56 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 37,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,742.49/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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