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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 425.36 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 425.36 and 100.96 is: 151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 425.36 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/425.36 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 425.36 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 42,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,943.53/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.45

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