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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.79, 425.43 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.79, 425.43 and 101.16 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.79 : 425.43 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.79/425.43 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.79x = 425.43 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.79x = 43,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036.50/283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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