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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 564.95 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 564.95 and 102.71 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 564.95 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/564.95 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 564.95 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 58,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,022.99/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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