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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 391.59 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 391.59 and 96.54 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 391.59 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/391.59 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 391.59 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 37,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804.10/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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