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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.67, 563.51 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.67, 563.51 and 101.80 is: 152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.67 : 563.51 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.67/563.51 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.67x = 563.51 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.67x = 57,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,365.32/375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.70

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