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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 424.58 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 424.58 and 90.68 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 424.58 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/424.58 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 424.58 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 38,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,498.34/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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