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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 432.93 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 432.93 and 105.99 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 432.93 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/432.93 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 432.93 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 45,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886.25/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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