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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.22, 427.65 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.22, 427.65 and 102.61 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.22 : 427.65 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.22/427.65 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.22x = 427.65 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.22x = 43,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881.17/285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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