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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.45 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.45 and 95.71 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.45 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.45 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.45 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 53,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067.45/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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