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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 544.12 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 544.12 and 102.72 is: 154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 544.12 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/544.12 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 544.12 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 55,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892.01/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.09

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