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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.61, 542.39 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.61, 542.39 and 105.11 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.61 : 542.39 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.61/542.39 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.61x = 542.39 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.61x = 57,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007.38/361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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