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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 391.55 and 106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 391.55 and 106.95 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 391.55 = 106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/391.55 = 106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 391.55 × 106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 41,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876.27/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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