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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 435.02 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 435.02 and 107.38 is: 161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 435.02 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/435.02 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 435.02 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 46,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712.45/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.15

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