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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 435.11 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 435.11 and 107.34 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 435.11 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/435.11 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 435.11 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 46,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704.17/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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