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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 425.54 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 425.54 and 91.32 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 425.54 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/425.54 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 425.54 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 38,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,860.31/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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