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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.87, 548.79 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.87, 548.79 and 91.96 is: 137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.87 : 548.79 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.87/548.79 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.87x = 548.79 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.87x = 50,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,466.73/365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.94

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