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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.67 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.67 and 106.46 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.67 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.67 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.67 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 46,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165.81/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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