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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 391.74 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 391.74 and 107.12 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 391.74 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/391.74 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 391.74 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 41,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963.77/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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