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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.72, 431.24 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.72, 431.24 and 105.02 is: 157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.72 : 431.24 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.72/431.24 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.72x = 431.24 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.72x = 45,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,286.14/287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.40

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