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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.93, 542.93 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.93, 542.93 and 101.94 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.93 : 542.93 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.93/542.93 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.93x = 542.93 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.93x = 55,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,343.57/361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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