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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 429.81 and 70.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 429.81 and 70.12 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 429.81 = 70.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/429.81 = 70.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 429.81 × 70.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 30,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137.93/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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