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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 541.23 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 541.23 and 104.25 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 541.23 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/541.23 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 541.23 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 56,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,423.23/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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