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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 429.72 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 429.72 and 103.81 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 429.72 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/429.72 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 429.72 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 44,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,611.03/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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