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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 388.75 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 388.75 and 105.11 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 388.75 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/388.75 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 388.75 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 40,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,862.22/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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