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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 559.07 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 559.07 and 98.81 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 559.07 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/559.07 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 559.07 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 55,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,243.84/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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