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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 572.21 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 572.21 and 107.61 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 572.21 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/572.21 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 572.21 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 61,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,575.52/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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