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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 569.81 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 569.81 and 105.97 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 569.81 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/569.81 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 569.81 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 60,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,383.35/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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