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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 429.20 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 429.20 and 80.72 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 429.20 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/429.20 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 429.20 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 34,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,642.47/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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