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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.55, 434.28 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.55, 434.28 and 106.90 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.55 : 434.28 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.55/434.28 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.55x = 434.28 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.55x = 46,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,423.85/289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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