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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 555.86 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 555.86 and 96.72 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 555.86 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/555.86 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 555.86 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 53,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762.78/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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