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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 425.09 and 100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 425.09 and 100.75 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 425.09 = 100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/425.09 = 100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 425.09 × 100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 42,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827.01/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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