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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.74 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.74 and 91.18 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.74 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.74 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.74 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 33,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530.53/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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