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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.81, 569.70 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.81, 569.70 and 105.88 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.81 : 569.70 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.81/569.70 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.81x = 569.70 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.81x = 60,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,319.84/379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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