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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 372.26 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 372.26 and 101.80 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 372.26 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/372.26 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 372.26 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 37,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896.07/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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