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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 381.14 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 381.14 and 107.72 is: 161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 381.14 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/381.14 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 381.14 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 41,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,056.40/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.61

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