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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.59, 563.36 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.59, 563.36 and 101.72 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.59 : 563.36 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.59/563.36 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.59x = 563.36 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.59x = 57,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,301.65/375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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