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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.91, 542.82 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.91, 542.82 and 101.93 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.91 : 542.82 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.91/542.82 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.91x = 542.82 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.91x = 55,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328.96/361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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