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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 391.60 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 391.60 and 96.54 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 391.60 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/391.60 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 391.60 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 37,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,805.06/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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