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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 542.38 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 542.38 and 101.59 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 542.38 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/542.38 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 542.38 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 55,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,100.38/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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