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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 391.76 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 391.76 and 107.12 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 391.76 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/391.76 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 391.76 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 41,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,965.33/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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