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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 563.93 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 563.93 and 102.03 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 563.93 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/563.93 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 563.93 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 57,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537.27/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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