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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 542.32 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 542.32 and 101.57 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 542.32 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/542.32 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 542.32 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 55,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082.89/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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