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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 413.56 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 413.56 and 105 is: 157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 413.56 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/413.56 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 413.56 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 43,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423.80/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.40

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