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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.09, 543.11 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.09, 543.11 and 102.12 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.09 : 543.11 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.09/543.11 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.09x = 543.11 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.09x = 55,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459.85/362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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