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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 540.12 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 540.12 and 113.24 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 540.12 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/540.12 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 540.12 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 61,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,160.49/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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