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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.31, 378.52 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.31, 378.52 and 104.07 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.31 : 378.52 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.31/378.52 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.31x = 378.52 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.31x = 39,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391.61/252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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