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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 402.06 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 402.06 and 105.72 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 402.06 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/402.06 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 402.06 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 42,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505.78/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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