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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.05 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.05 and 105.74 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.05 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.05 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.05 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 39,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.79/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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