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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 432.48 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 432.48 and 105.72 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 432.48 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/432.48 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 432.48 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 45,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,721.79/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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