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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 543.75 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 543.75 and 106.02 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 543.75 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/543.75 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 543.75 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 57,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648.38/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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