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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 556.60 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 556.60 and 97.15 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 556.60 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/556.60 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 556.60 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 54,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073.69/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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