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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 539.88 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 539.88 and 103.36 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 539.88 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/539.88 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 539.88 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 55,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802.00/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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