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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.23, 434.02 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.23, 434.02 and 106.76 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.23 : 434.02 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.23/434.02 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.23x = 434.02 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.23x = 46,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,333.81/289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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