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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 375.03 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 375.03 and 105.74 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 375.03 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/375.03 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 375.03 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 39,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.80/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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