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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 525.05 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 525.05 and 106.50 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 525.05 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/525.05 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 525.05 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 55,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,917.83/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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