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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 431.34 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 431.34 and 102.54 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 431.34 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/431.34 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 431.34 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 44,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229.60/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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