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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.99, 553.49 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.99, 553.49 and 95.06 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.99 : 553.49 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.99/553.49 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.99x = 553.49 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.99x = 52,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,613.59/368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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