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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 434.85 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 434.85 and 81.68 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 434.85 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/434.85 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 434.85 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 35,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515.97/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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