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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 425.23 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 425.23 and 100.98 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 425.23 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/425.23 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 425.23 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 42,939.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,939.73/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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