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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 563.64 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 563.64 and 101.87 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 563.64 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/563.64 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 563.64 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 57,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,415.19/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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