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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 433.80 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 433.80 and 106.60 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 433.80 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/433.80 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 433.80 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 46,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243.08/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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