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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 391.32 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 391.32 and 106.83 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 391.32 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/391.32 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 391.32 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 41,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,804.72/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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