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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 487.87 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 487.87 and 105.84 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 487.87 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/487.87 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 487.87 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 51,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,635.90/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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