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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.65 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.65 and 91.60 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.65 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.65 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.65 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 33,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767.53/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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