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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 620.54 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 620.54 and 105.56 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 620.54 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/620.54 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 620.54 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 65,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500.57/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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