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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 372.02 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 372.02 and 101.76 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 372.02 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/372.02 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 372.02 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 37,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,856.76/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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