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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 434.07 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 434.07 and 106.72 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 434.07 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/434.07 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 434.07 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 46,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,323.95/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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