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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.81, 565.24 and 102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.81, 565.24 and 102.91 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.81 : 565.24 = 102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.81/565.24 = 102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.81x = 565.24 × 102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.81x = 58,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168.85/376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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