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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 368.53 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 368.53 and 91.81 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 368.53 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/368.53 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 368.53 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 33,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,834.74/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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