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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 534.94 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 534.94 and 100.12 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 534.94 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/534.94 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 534.94 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 53,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558.19/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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