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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.03, 425.89 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.03, 425.89 and 101.39 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.03 : 425.89 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.03/425.89 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.03x = 425.89 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.03x = 43,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181.80/284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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