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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 391.51 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 391.51 and 107.06 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 391.51 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/391.51 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 391.51 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 41,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,915.06/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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