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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 565.07 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 565.07 and 102.81 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 565.07 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/565.07 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 565.07 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 58,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,094.85/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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