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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 425.23 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 425.23 and 100.92 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 425.23 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/425.23 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 425.23 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 42,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,914.21/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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