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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.60 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.60 and 91.62 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.60 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.60 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.60 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 33,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771.13/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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