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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.15, 564.16 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.15, 564.16 and 102.21 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.15 : 564.16 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.15/564.16 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.15x = 564.16 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.15x = 57,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,659.97/376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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