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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.13, 424.76 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.13, 424.76 and 90.75 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 424.76 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/424.76 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 424.76 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 38,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,546.97/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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