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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 536.25 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 536.25 and 97.53 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 536.25 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/536.25 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 536.25 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 52,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,300.46/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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