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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.97, 431.69 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.97, 431.69 and 105.23 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.97 : 431.69 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.97/431.69 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.97x = 431.69 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.97x = 45,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426.26/287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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