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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 555.92 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 555.92 and 96.70 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 555.92 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/555.92 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 555.92 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 53,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,757.46/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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