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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 543.94 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 543.94 and 102.61 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 543.94 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/543.94 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 543.94 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 55,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,812.45/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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