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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 425.31 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 425.31 and 91.16 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 425.31 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/425.31 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 425.31 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 38,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771.26/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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