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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 434.94 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 434.94 and 107.31 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 434.94 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/434.94 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 434.94 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 46,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,673.41/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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