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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 368.22 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 368.22 and 72.14 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 368.22 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/368.22 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 368.22 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 26,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563.39/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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