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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.07, 415.60 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.07, 415.60 and 106.07 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.07 : 415.60 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.07/415.60 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.07x = 415.60 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.07x = 44,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,080.08/277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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