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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 377.01 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 377.01 and 105.07 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 377.01 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/377.01 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 377.01 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 39,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612.44/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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