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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 368.51 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 368.51 and 91.64 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 368.51 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/368.51 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 368.51 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 33,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767.96/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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