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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 367.68 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 367.68 and 71.79 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 367.68 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/367.68 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 367.68 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 26,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395.75/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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