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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.09 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.09 and 101.88 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.09 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.09 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.09 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 37,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,908.53/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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