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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 542.62 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 542.62 and 101.72 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 542.62 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/542.62 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 542.62 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 55,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195.31/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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