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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 542.24 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 542.24 and 105.12 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 542.24 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/542.24 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 542.24 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 57,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,000.27/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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