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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 375.48 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 375.48 and 105.96 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 375.48 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/375.48 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 375.48 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 39,785.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,785.86/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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