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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 367.52 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 367.52 and 71.72 is: 107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 367.52 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/367.52 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 367.52 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 26,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358.53/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.56

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