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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 434.87 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 434.87 and 107.29 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 434.87 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/434.87 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 434.87 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 46,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657.61/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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