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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.07 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.07 and 91.17 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.07 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.07 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.07 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 48,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509.05/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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