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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 432.70 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 432.70 and 105.95 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 432.70 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/432.70 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 432.70 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 45,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,841.87/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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