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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 563.90 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 563.90 and 102.02 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 563.90 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/563.90 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 563.90 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 57,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529.08/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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