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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 543.20 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 543.20 and 105.63 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 543.20 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/543.20 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 543.20 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 57,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,378.22/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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