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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 545.42 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 545.42 and 89.70 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 545.42 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/545.42 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 545.42 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 48,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,924.17/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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