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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.68 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.68 and 102.64 is: 153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.68 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.68 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.68 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 55,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,290.12/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.95

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