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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 531.03 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 531.03 and 97.54 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 531.03 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/531.03 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 531.03 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 51,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,796.67/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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