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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 427.20 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 427.20 and 102.13 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 427.20 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/427.20 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 427.20 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 43,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,629.94/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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