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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 412.72 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 412.72 and 101.81 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 412.72 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/412.72 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 412.72 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 42,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,019.02/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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