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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.43, 545.14 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.43, 545.14 and 103.43 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.43 : 545.14 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.43/545.14 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.43x = 545.14 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.43x = 56,383.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,383.31/363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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