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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.91, 560.82 and 100.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.91, 560.82 and 100.03 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.91 : 560.82 = 100.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.91/560.82 = 100.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.91x = 560.82 × 100.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.91x = 56,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,098.82/373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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