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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.06, 427.60 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.06, 427.60 and 102.46 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.06 : 427.60 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.06/427.60 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.06x = 427.60 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.06x = 43,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,811.90/285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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