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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 426.99 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 426.99 and 102.12 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 426.99 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/426.99 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 426.99 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 43,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604.22/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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