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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 570.08 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 570.08 and 106.12 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 570.08 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/570.08 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 570.08 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 60,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,493.51/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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