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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 565.74 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 565.74 and 103.23 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 565.74 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/565.74 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 565.74 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 58,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401.34/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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