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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 412.20 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 412.20 and 101.55 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 412.20 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/412.20 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 412.20 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 41,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,858.91/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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