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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 432.10 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 432.10 and 105.40 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 432.10 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/432.10 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 432.10 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 45,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543.34/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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