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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 548.90 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 548.90 and 106.01 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 548.90 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/548.90 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 548.90 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 58,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,185.61/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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