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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 388.68 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 388.68 and 105.12 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 388.68 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/388.68 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 388.68 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 40,858.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858.04/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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