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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 431.67 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 431.67 and 105.07 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 431.67 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/431.67 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 431.67 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 45,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355.57/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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