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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 339.03 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 339.03 and 135.15 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 339.03 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/339.03 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 339.03 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 45,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,819.90/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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