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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 563.46 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 563.46 and 101.81 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 563.46 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/563.46 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 563.46 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 57,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,365.86/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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