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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 565.49 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 565.49 and 103.14 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 565.49 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/565.49 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 565.49 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 58,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,321.30/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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