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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 381.35 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 381.35 and 91.80 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 381.35 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/381.35 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 381.35 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 35,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,007.93/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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