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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 429.14 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 429.14 and 91.12 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 429.14 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/429.14 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 429.14 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 39,103.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103.03/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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