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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 545.90 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 545.90 and 90.01 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 545.90 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/545.90 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 545.90 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 49,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,136.69/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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