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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.99, 391.62 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.99, 391.62 and 106.92 is: 160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.99 : 391.62 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.99/391.62 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.99x = 391.62 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.99x = 41,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,872.01/260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.44

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