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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.13, 389.91 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.13, 389.91 and 106.05 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.13 : 389.91 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.13/389.91 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.13x = 389.91 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.13x = 41,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.96/260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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