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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.05, 562.50 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.05, 562.50 and 101.16 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.05 : 562.50 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.05/562.50 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.05x = 562.50 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.05x = 56,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,901.20/375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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