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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 543.26 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 543.26 and 102.15 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 543.26 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/543.26 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 543.26 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 55,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,493.50/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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