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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.26, 547.98 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.26, 547.98 and 105.26 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.26 : 547.98 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.26/547.98 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.26x = 547.98 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.26x = 57,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,679.85/365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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