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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.87, 409.07 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.87, 409.07 and 101.75 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.87 : 409.07 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.87/409.07 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.87x = 409.07 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.87x = 41,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,622.36/272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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