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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.42, 548.14 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.42, 548.14 and 105.42 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.42 : 548.14 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.42/548.14 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.42x = 548.14 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.42x = 57,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,784.92/365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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