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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.98, 548.83 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.98, 548.83 and 105.91 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.98 : 548.83 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.98/548.83 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.98x = 548.83 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.98x = 58,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,125.35/365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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