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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 391.64 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 391.64 and 107.02 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 391.64 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/391.64 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 391.64 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 41,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,913.31/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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