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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.95, 537 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.95, 537 and 101.45 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.95 : 537 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.95/537 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.95x = 537 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.95x = 54,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,475.97/357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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