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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.68 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.68 and 91.74 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.68 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.68 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.68 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 33,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822.70/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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