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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.99 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.99 and 105.69 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.99 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.99 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.99 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 39,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,949.76/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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