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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 425.31 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 425.31 and 100.90 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 425.31 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/425.31 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 425.31 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 42,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913.78/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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