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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 435.03 and 107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 435.03 and 107.30 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 435.03 = 107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/435.03 = 107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 435.03 × 107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 46,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679.40/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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