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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 534.81 and 96.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 534.81 and 96.57 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 534.81 = 96.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/534.81 = 96.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 534.81 × 96.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 51,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,648.97/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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