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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.95 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.95 and 96.04 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.95 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.95 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.95 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 53,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294.96/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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