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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 375.90 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 375.90 and 106.23 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 375.90 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/375.90 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 375.90 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 39,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,931.86/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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