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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 537.16 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 537.16 and 98.10 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 537.16 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/537.16 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 537.16 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 52,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692.22/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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