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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 535.82 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 535.82 and 100.71 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 535.82 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/535.82 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 535.82 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 53,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,961.93/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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