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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 563.32 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 563.32 and 101.68 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 563.32 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/563.32 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 563.32 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 57,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,278.38/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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