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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 415.06 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 415.06 and 105.99 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 415.06 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/415.06 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 415.06 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 43,992.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992.21/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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