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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 368.19 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 368.19 and 91.44 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 368.19 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/368.19 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 368.19 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 33,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667.29/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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