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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.66 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.66 and 91.66 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.66 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.66 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.66 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 33,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791.38/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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