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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 427.52 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 427.52 and 113.92 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 427.52 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/427.52 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 427.52 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 48,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,703.08/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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