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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 534.05 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 534.05 and 96.04 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 534.05 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/534.05 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 534.05 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 51,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290.71/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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