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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 563.59 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 563.59 and 101.83 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 563.59 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/563.59 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 563.59 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 57,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,390.37/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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