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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 425.57 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 425.57 and 91.35 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 425.57 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/425.57 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 425.57 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 38,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,875.82/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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