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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 425.46 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 425.46 and 91.21 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 425.46 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/425.46 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 425.46 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 38,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,806.21/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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