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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.14, 427.73 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.14, 427.73 and 102.57 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.14 : 427.73 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.14/427.73 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.14x = 427.73 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.14x = 43,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,871.75/285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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