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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 542.45 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 542.45 and 105.14 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 542.45 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/542.45 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 542.45 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 57,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,033.19/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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