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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.82, 433.14 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.82, 433.14 and 106.12 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.82 : 433.14 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.82/433.14 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.82x = 433.14 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.82x = 45,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964.82/288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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