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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.37, 572.05 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.37, 572.05 and 107.46 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.37 : 572.05 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.37/572.05 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.37x = 572.05 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.37x = 61,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470.08/381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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