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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 542.72 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 542.72 and 105.25 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 542.72 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/542.72 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 542.72 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 57,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,120.75/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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