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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 560.99 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 560.99 and 100.07 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 560.99 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/560.99 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 560.99 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 56,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,134.96/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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