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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 432.30 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 432.30 and 105.60 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 432.30 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/432.30 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 432.30 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 45,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650.88/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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