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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.13 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.13 and 99.56 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.13 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.13 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.13 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 53,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179.07/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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