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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 534.94 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 534.94 and 100.13 is: 150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 534.94 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/534.94 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 534.94 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 53,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,560.62/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.19

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