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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 425.35 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 425.35 and 91.20 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 425.35 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/425.35 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 425.35 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 38,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,791.92/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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