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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 425.55 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 425.55 and 101.18 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 425.55 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/425.55 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 425.55 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 43,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,058.59/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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