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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.90, 373.54 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.90, 373.54 and 86.72 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.90 : 373.54 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.90/373.54 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.90x = 373.54 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.90x = 32,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,393.39/248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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