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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 369.66 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 369.66 and 102.12 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 369.66 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/369.66 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 369.66 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 37,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.68/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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