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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 423.96 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 423.96 and 100.07 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 423.96 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/423.96 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 423.96 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 42,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423.56/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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