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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.18, 538.80 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.18, 538.80 and 102.68 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.18 : 538.80 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.18/538.80 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.18x = 538.80 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.18x = 55,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323.98/359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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