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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.74 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.74 and 106.61 is: 159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.74 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.74 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.74 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 63,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189.05/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.91

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