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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 369.09 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 369.09 and 91.88 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 369.09 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/369.09 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 369.09 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 33,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912.91/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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