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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 425.55 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 425.55 and 101.08 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 425.55 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/425.55 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 425.55 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 43,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015.50/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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