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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 554.97 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 554.97 and 96.06 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 554.97 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/554.97 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 554.97 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 53,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,310.42/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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