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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 543.19 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 543.19 and 102.15 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 543.19 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/543.19 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 543.19 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 55,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,486.86/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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