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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 424.56 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 424.56 and 90.66 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 424.56 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/424.56 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 424.56 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 38,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,490.61/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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