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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 542.09 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 542.09 and 101.44 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 542.09 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/542.09 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 542.09 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 54,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,989.97/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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