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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.99, 425.99 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.99, 425.99 and 101.32 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.99 : 425.99 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.99/425.99 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.99x = 425.99 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.99x = 43,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160.50/283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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