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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 554.59 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 554.59 and 95.87 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 554.59 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/554.59 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 554.59 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 53,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,165.29/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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