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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.03, 427.39 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.03, 427.39 and 102.39 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.03 : 427.39 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.03/427.39 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.03x = 427.39 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.03x = 43,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,760.46/285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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