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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 368.42 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 368.42 and 91.49 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 368.42 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/368.42 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 368.42 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 33,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,704.45/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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