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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 391.61 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 391.61 and 106.90 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 391.61 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/391.61 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 391.61 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 41,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863.11/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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