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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 412.38 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 412.38 and 101.66 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 412.38 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/412.38 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 412.38 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 41,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922.55/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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