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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 537.84 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 537.84 and 102.06 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 537.84 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/537.84 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 537.84 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 54,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,891.95/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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