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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 546.01 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 546.01 and 90.09 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 546.01 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/546.01 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 546.01 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 49,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,190.04/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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