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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 555.75 and 96.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 555.75 and 96.61 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 555.75 = 96.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/555.75 = 96.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 555.75 × 96.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 53,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,691.01/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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