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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 548.18 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 548.18 and 105.52 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 548.18 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/548.18 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 548.18 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 57,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,843.95/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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