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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.95, 433.06 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.95, 433.06 and 106.13 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.95 : 433.06 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.95/433.06 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.95x = 433.06 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.95x = 45,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961.48/288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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