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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.48 and 106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.48 and 106.36 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.48 = 106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.48 = 106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.48 × 106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 46,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,104.93/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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