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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 434.22 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 434.22 and 106.99 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 434.22 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/434.22 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 434.22 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 46,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,457.20/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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