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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 427.67 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 427.67 and 90.07 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 427.67 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/427.67 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 427.67 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 38,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,521.53/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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