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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 555.01 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 555.01 and 96.09 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 555.01 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/555.01 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 555.01 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 53,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,330.91/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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