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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.09, 429.05 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.09, 429.05 and 112.72 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.09 : 429.05 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.09/429.05 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.09x = 429.05 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.09x = 48,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359.81/286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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