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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.42, 387.68 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.42, 387.68 and 91.66 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.42 : 387.68 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.42/387.68 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.42x = 387.68 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.42x = 35,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,534.75/258.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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