Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543 and 102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 362, 543 and 102 is: 153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362 : 543 = 102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362/543 = 102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362x = 543 × 102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362x = 55,386 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,386/362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153
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