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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 571.62 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 571.62 and 107.15 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 571.62 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/571.62 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 571.62 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 61,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250.51/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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