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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 432.01 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 432.01 and 105.41 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 432.01 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/432.01 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 432.01 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 45,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,536.01/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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