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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 371.98 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 371.98 and 101.68 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 371.98 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/371.98 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 371.98 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 37,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,822.93/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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