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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.39, 543.68 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.39, 543.68 and 105.89 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.39 : 543.68 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.39/543.68 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.39x = 543.68 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.39x = 57,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,571.10/362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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