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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 527.38 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 527.38 and 91.56 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 527.38 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/527.38 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 527.38 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 48,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,288.66/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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