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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.58 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.58 and 101.14 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.58 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.58 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.58 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 43,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,043.16/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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