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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 564.92 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 564.92 and 102.72 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 564.92 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/564.92 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 564.92 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 58,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,028.07/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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