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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.16, 427.80 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.16, 427.80 and 90.21 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.16 : 427.80 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.16/427.80 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.16x = 427.80 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.16x = 38,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,593.02/285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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