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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.61, 561.96 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.61, 561.96 and 100.73 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.61 : 561.96 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.61/561.96 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.61x = 561.96 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.61x = 56,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,605.73/374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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