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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.96, 429 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.96, 429 and 103.36 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.96 : 429 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.96/429 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.96x = 429 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.96x = 44,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341.44/285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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