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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 425.55 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 425.55 and 101.12 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 425.55 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/425.55 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 425.55 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 43,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,029.87/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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