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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 368.05 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 368.05 and 91.37 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 368.05 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/368.05 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 368.05 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 33,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,628.73/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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