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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.61 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.61 and 91.72 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.61 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.61 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.61 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 48,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,393.39/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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