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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 562.86 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 562.86 and 101.39 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 562.86 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/562.86 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 562.86 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 57,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065.28/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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