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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 368.65 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 368.65 and 91.76 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 368.65 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/368.65 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 368.65 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 33,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,828.02/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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