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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 551.58 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 551.58 and 93.81 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 551.58 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/551.58 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 551.58 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 51,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,740.49/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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