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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.62, 543.94 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.62, 543.94 and 106.12 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.62 : 543.94 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.62/543.94 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.62x = 543.94 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.62x = 57,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,722.91/362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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