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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 371.23 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 371.23 and 103.12 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 371.23 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/371.23 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 371.23 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 38,281.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281.24/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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