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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.61, 432.86 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.61, 432.86 and 105.96 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.61 : 432.86 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.61/432.86 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.61x = 432.86 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.61x = 45,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,863.15/288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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