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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.53, 536.30 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.53, 536.30 and 101.03 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.53 : 536.30 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.53/536.30 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.53x = 536.30 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.53x = 54,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182.39/357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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