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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 378.48 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 378.48 and 108.01 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 378.48 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/378.48 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 378.48 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 40,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,879.62/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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