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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 412.53 and 101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 412.53 and 101.67 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 412.53 = 101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/412.53 = 101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 412.53 × 101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 41,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941.59/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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