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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 537.18 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 537.18 and 98.09 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 537.18 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/537.18 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 537.18 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 52,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,693.33/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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