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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 412.58 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 412.58 and 101.75 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 412.58 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/412.58 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 412.58 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 41,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980.02/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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