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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 429.16 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 429.16 and 91.07 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 429.16 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/429.16 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 429.16 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 39,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081.57/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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