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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 548.31 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 548.31 and 105.60 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 548.31 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/548.31 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 548.31 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 57,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,903.99/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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