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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 427.79 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 427.79 and 102.57 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 427.79 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/427.79 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 427.79 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 43,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,879.48/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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