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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 555.17 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 555.17 and 96.23 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 555.17 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/555.17 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 555.17 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 53,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,420.75/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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