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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.49, 548.27 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.49, 548.27 and 105.48 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.49 : 548.27 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.49/548.27 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.49x = 548.27 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.49x = 57,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,830.99/365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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