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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 371.16 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 371.16 and 101.13 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 371.16 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/371.16 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 371.16 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 37,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,535.41/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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