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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 543.54 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 543.54 and 105.92 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 543.54 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/543.54 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 543.54 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 57,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,571.76/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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