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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 563.62 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 563.62 and 101.82 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 563.62 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/563.62 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 563.62 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 57,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,384.97/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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