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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.62, 432.95 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.62, 432.95 and 106.01 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.62 : 432.95 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.62/432.95 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.62x = 432.95 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.62x = 45,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,898.11/288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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