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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 542.85 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 542.85 and 101.92 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 542.85 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/542.85 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 542.85 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 55,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,326.76/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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