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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.71 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.71 and 101.13 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.71 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.71 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.71 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 43,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051.80/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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