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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.31 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.31 and 106.87 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.31 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.31 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.31 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 46,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,414.71/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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