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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.01, 535.57 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.01, 535.57 and 126.03 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.01 : 535.57 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.01/535.57 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.01x = 535.57 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.01x = 67,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,498.96/357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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