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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 427.52 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 427.52 and 114.08 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 427.52 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/427.52 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 427.52 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 48,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,771.48/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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