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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 542.82 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 542.82 and 105.38 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 542.82 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/542.82 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 542.82 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 57,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199.13/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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