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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 391.37 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 391.37 and 107.01 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 391.37 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/391.37 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 391.37 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 41,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,879.97/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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