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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 433.60 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 433.60 and 106.47 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 433.60 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/433.60 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 433.60 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 46,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165.13/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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