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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.55, 429.80 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.55, 429.80 and 81.14 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.55 : 429.80 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.55/429.80 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.55x = 429.80 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.55x = 34,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,873.57/286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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