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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 542.91 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 542.91 and 88.03 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 542.91 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/542.91 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 542.91 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 47,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,790.57/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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