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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 434.89 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 434.89 and 107.29 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 434.89 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/434.89 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 434.89 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 46,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659.42/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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