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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 563.06 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 563.06 and 101.45 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 563.06 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/563.06 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 563.06 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 57,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,119.11/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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