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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 545.05 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 545.05 and 89.45 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 545.05 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/545.05 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 545.05 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 48,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756.72/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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