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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 381.18 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 381.18 and 91.74 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 381.18 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/381.18 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 381.18 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 34,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,969.45/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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