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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 534.90 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 534.90 and 100.11 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 534.90 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/534.90 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 534.90 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 53,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548.84/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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