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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 380.95 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 380.95 and 91.72 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 380.95 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/380.95 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 380.95 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 34,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,940.73/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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