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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 562.56 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 562.56 and 101.18 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 562.56 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/562.56 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 562.56 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 56,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,919.82/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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