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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 524.25 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 524.25 and 106.01 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 524.25 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/524.25 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 524.25 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 55,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573.12/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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