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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 423.68 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 423.68 and 90.15 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 423.68 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/423.68 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 423.68 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 38,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194.30/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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