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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 564.86 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 564.86 and 102.65 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 564.86 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/564.86 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 564.86 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 57,980.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,980.31/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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