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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 434.49 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 434.49 and 107.02 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 434.49 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/434.49 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 434.49 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 46,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,496.95/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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