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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 412.62 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 412.62 and 101.74 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 412.62 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/412.62 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 412.62 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 41,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,979.96/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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