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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 558.06 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 558.06 and 98.15 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 558.06 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/558.06 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 558.06 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 54,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,770.80/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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