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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.54, 561.80 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.54, 561.80 and 100.66 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.54 : 561.80 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.54/561.80 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.54x = 561.80 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.54x = 56,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,550.69/374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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