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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.32 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.32 and 107.03 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.32 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.32 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.32 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 46,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482.56/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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