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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 372.33 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 372.33 and 101.89 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 372.33 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/372.33 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 372.33 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 37,937.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937.17/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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