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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 424.56 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 424.56 and 90.71 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 424.56 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/424.56 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 424.56 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 38,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511.84/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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