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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 391.67 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 391.67 and 68.72 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 391.67 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/391.67 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 391.67 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 26,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915.22/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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