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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 368.54 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 368.54 and 91.68 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 368.54 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/368.54 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 368.54 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 33,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787.75/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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