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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.50 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.50 and 107.03 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.50 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.50 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.50 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 41,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,903.22/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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