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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.90, 548.78 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.90, 548.78 and 105.84 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.90 : 548.78 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.90/548.78 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.90x = 548.78 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.90x = 58,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,082.35/365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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