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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 537.02 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 537.02 and 101.52 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 537.02 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/537.02 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 537.02 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 54,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518.27/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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