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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.54, 425.30 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.54, 425.30 and 91.17 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.54 : 425.30 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.54/425.30 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.54x = 425.30 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.54x = 38,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,774.60/283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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