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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 561.02 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 561.02 and 100.08 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 561.02 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/561.02 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 561.02 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 56,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,146.38/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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