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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.90, 375.08 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.90, 375.08 and 105.72 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.90 : 375.08 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.90/375.08 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.90x = 375.08 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.90x = 39,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.72/249.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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