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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 543.78 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 543.78 and 106.03 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 543.78 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/543.78 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 543.78 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 57,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656.99/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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