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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 368.37 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 368.37 and 91.40 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 368.37 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/368.37 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 368.37 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 33,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666.72/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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