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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 534.20 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 534.20 and 96.15 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 534.20 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/534.20 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 534.20 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 51,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,363.33/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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