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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.20 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.20 and 91.06 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.20 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.20 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.20 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 38,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,718.71/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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