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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 535.07 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 535.07 and 96.69 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 535.07 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/535.07 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 535.07 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 51,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,735.92/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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