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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.00, 412.35 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.00, 412.35 and 101.54 is: 152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.00 : 412.35 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.00/412.35 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.00x = 412.35 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.00x = 41,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867.96/275.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.25

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