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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 375.45 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 375.45 and 106.12 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 375.45 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/375.45 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 375.45 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 39,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,842.75/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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