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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 562.80 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 562.80 and 101.32 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 562.80 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/562.80 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 562.80 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 57,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,022.90/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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