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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 565.40 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 565.40 and 103.07 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 565.40 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/565.40 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 565.40 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 58,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,272.44/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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