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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 372.30 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 372.30 and 101.98 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 372.30 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/372.30 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 372.30 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 37,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968.10/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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