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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.12, 568.61 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.12, 568.61 and 105.15 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.12 : 568.61 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.12/568.61 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.12x = 568.61 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.12x = 59,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,789.34/379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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