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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 372.12 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 372.12 and 103.76 is: 155.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 372.12 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/372.12 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 372.12 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 38,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,611.17/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.65

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