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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.05, 560.99 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.05, 560.99 and 100.10 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.05 : 560.99 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.05/560.99 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.05x = 560.99 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.05x = 56,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156.75/374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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