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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.01, 562.53 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.01, 562.53 and 101.10 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.01 : 562.53 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.01/562.53 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.01x = 562.53 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.01x = 56,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871.78/375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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