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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.00, 562.50 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.00, 562.50 and 101.12 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.00 : 562.50 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.00/562.50 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.00x = 562.50 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.00x = 56,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878.93/375.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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