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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 543.02 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 543.02 and 102.06 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 543.02 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/543.02 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 543.02 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 55,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,420.62/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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