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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 427.50 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 427.50 and 102.43 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 427.50 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/427.50 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 427.50 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 43,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,788.83/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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