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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 434.34 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 434.34 and 107.02 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 434.34 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/434.34 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 434.34 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 46,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,483.61/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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