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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 433.85 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 433.85 and 106.88 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 433.85 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/433.85 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 433.85 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 46,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367.18/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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