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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.75, 432.87 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.75, 432.87 and 106.11 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 432.87 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/432.87 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 432.87 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 45,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,929.14/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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