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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.15, 367.86 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.15, 367.86 and 91.18 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.15 : 367.86 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.15/367.86 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.15x = 367.86 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.15x = 33,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,540.56/245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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