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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 425.52 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 425.52 and 101.16 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 425.52 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/425.52 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 425.52 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 43,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,042.97/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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