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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 562.63 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 562.63 and 101.23 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 562.63 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/562.63 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 562.63 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 56,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,955.03/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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