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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.05, 432.09 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.05, 432.09 and 102.96 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.05 : 432.09 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.05/432.09 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.05x = 432.09 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.05x = 44,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,487.99/288.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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