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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 391.86 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 391.86 and 107.13 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 391.86 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/391.86 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 391.86 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 41,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,979.13/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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