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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 368.96 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 368.96 and 91.87 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 368.96 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/368.96 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 368.96 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 33,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,896.36/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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