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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 572.85 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 572.85 and 107.99 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 572.85 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/572.85 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 572.85 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 61,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,861.53/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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