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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.08 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.08 and 72.06 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.08 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.08 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.08 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 26,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,523.84/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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