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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 535.53 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 535.53 and 100.50 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 535.53 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/535.53 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 535.53 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 53,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,820.77/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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