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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 427.45 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 427.45 and 99.88 is: 149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 427.45 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/427.45 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 427.45 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 42,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,695.26/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.77

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