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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 540.09 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 540.09 and 103.50 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 540.09 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/540.09 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 540.09 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 55,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,899.32/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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