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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 545.13 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 545.13 and 106.89 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 545.13 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/545.13 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 545.13 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 58,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,268.95/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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