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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 538.52 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 538.52 and 102.52 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 538.52 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/538.52 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 538.52 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 55,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,209.07/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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