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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 426.18 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 426.18 and 91.72 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 426.18 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/426.18 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 426.18 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 39,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,089.23/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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