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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 390.03 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 390.03 and 105.91 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 390.03 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/390.03 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 390.03 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 41,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307.55/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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