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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 414.12 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 414.12 and 105.12 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 414.12 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/414.12 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 414.12 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 43,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,532.29/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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