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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.69, 434.59 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.69, 434.59 and 107.08 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 434.59 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/434.59 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 434.59 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 46,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535.90/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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