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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 436.50 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 436.50 and 105.93 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 436.50 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/436.50 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 436.50 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 46,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238.45/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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