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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 425.72 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 425.72 and 101.23 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 425.72 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/425.72 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 425.72 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 43,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093.00/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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