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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 429.23 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 429.23 and 80.73 is: 121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 429.23 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/429.23 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 429.23 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 34,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,651.74/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.10

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