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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.16 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.16 and 91.07 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.16 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.16 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.16 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 38,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716.74/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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