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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 543.04 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 543.04 and 105.55 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 543.04 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/543.04 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 543.04 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 57,317.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,317.87/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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