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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 433.92 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 433.92 and 106.70 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 433.92 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/433.92 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 433.92 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 46,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299.26/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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