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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.11, 427.68 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.11, 427.68 and 102.50 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.11 : 427.68 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.11/427.68 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.11x = 427.68 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.11x = 43,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836.67/285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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