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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 568.62 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 568.62 and 105.14 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 568.62 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/568.62 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 568.62 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 59,786.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,786.39/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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