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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.06, 427.56 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.06, 427.56 and 90.06 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.06 : 427.56 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.06/427.56 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.06x = 427.56 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.06x = 38,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,506.05/285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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