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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 432.93 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 432.93 and 106.10 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 432.93 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/432.93 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 432.93 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 45,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,933.87/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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