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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.72, 435.93 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.72, 435.93 and 105.61 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.72 : 435.93 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.72/435.93 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.72x = 435.93 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.72x = 46,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,039.11/290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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