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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.47, 548.14 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.47, 548.14 and 105.51 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.47 : 548.14 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.47/548.14 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.47x = 548.14 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.47x = 57,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,834.25/365.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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