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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.97, 435.05 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.97, 435.05 and 107.37 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.97 : 435.05 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.97/435.05 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.97x = 435.05 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.97x = 46,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712.41/289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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