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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.94, 372.12 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.94, 372.12 and 101.76 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.94 : 372.12 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.94/372.12 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.94x = 372.12 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.94x = 37,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,866.93/247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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