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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 432.59 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 432.59 and 106.02 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 432.59 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/432.59 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 432.59 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 45,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,862.66/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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