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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 368.06 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 368.06 and 91.26 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 368.06 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/368.06 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 368.06 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 33,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589.21/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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