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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 540.39 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 540.39 and 96.68 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 540.39 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/540.39 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 540.39 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 52,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246.31/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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