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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.29, 562.85 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.29, 562.85 and 101.36 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.29 : 562.85 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.29/562.85 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.29x = 562.85 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.29x = 57,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047.15/375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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