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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 367.95 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 367.95 and 71.91 is: 107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 367.95 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/367.95 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 367.95 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 26,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459.28/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.89

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