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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.67, 425.57 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.67, 425.57 and 101.07 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.67 : 425.57 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.67/425.57 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.67x = 425.57 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.67x = 43,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,011.85/283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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