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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.65, 543.97 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.65, 543.97 and 102.68 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.65 : 543.97 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.65/543.97 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.65x = 543.97 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.65x = 55,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,852.12/362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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