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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 569.55 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 569.55 and 105.87 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 569.55 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/569.55 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 569.55 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 60,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,300.20/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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