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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 368.35 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 368.35 and 91.46 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 368.35 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/368.35 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 368.35 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 33,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689.29/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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