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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 562.23 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 562.23 and 100.89 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 562.23 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/562.23 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 562.23 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 56,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720.07/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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