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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 571.56 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 571.56 and 107.12 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 571.56 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/571.56 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 571.56 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 61,222.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,222.65/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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