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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.75, 548.61 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.75, 548.61 and 105.75 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.75 : 548.61 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.75/548.61 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.75x = 548.61 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.75x = 58,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015.51/365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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