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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 368.17 and 91.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 368.17 and 91.39 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 368.17 = 91.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/368.17 = 91.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 368.17 × 91.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 33,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645.22/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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