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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 378.97 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 378.97 and 106.37 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 378.97 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/378.97 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 378.97 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 40,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310.51/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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