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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 378.13 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 378.13 and 105.72 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 378.13 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/378.13 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 378.13 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 39,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,974.62/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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