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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.66, 542.49 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.66, 542.49 and 87.75 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.66 : 542.49 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.66/542.49 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.66x = 542.49 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.66x = 47,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,605.53/361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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