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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 412.61 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 412.61 and 101.72 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 412.61 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/412.61 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 412.61 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 41,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,970.69/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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