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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 569.85 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 569.85 and 105.99 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 569.85 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/569.85 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 569.85 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 60,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398.40/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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