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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 435.10 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 435.10 and 107.48 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 435.10 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/435.10 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 435.10 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 46,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,762.51/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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