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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 432.02 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 432.02 and 105.36 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 432.02 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/432.02 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 432.02 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 45,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,518.83/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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