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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.13, 535.69 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.13, 535.69 and 100.63 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.13 : 535.69 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.13/535.69 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.13x = 535.69 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.13x = 53,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,903.81/357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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