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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 378.06 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 378.06 and 105.80 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 378.06 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/378.06 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 378.06 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 39,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,996.86/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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