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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.58 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.58 and 107.14 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.58 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.58 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.58 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 46,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,560.90/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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