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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 372.04 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 372.04 and 103.72 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 372.04 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/372.04 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 372.04 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 38,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,587.99/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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