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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 533.95 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 533.95 and 96.02 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 533.95 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/533.95 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 533.95 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 51,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,267.21/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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