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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 542.25 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 542.25 and 87.59 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 542.25 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/542.25 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 542.25 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 47,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,496.52/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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