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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.37 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.37 and 91.47 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.37 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.37 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.37 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 33,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,694.80/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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