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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 425.15 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 425.15 and 91.01 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 425.15 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/425.15 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 425.15 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 38,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,692.90/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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