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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 367.52 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 367.52 and 71.69 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 367.52 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/367.52 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 367.52 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 26,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345.67/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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