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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 542.39 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 542.39 and 105.09 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 542.39 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/542.39 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 542.39 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 56,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,999.24/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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