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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 368.87 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 368.87 and 91.87 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 368.87 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/368.87 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 368.87 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 33,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889.99/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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