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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 542.92 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 542.92 and 88.04 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 542.92 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/542.92 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 542.92 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 47,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,800.31/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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