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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 569.93 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 569.93 and 106.02 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 569.93 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/569.93 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 569.93 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 60,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423.98/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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