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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 565.61 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 565.61 and 103.18 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 565.61 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/565.61 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 565.61 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 58,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357.76/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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