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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.25, 535.89 and 100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.25, 535.89 and 100.75 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.25 : 535.89 = 100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.25/535.89 = 100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.25x = 535.89 × 100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.25x = 53,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,990.92/357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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