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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 542.45 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 542.45 and 87.73 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 542.45 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/542.45 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 542.45 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 47,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,587.68/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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