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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 427.82 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 427.82 and 102.65 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 427.82 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/427.82 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 427.82 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 43,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915.72/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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