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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.35, 428.09 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.35, 428.09 and 102.87 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.35 : 428.09 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.35/428.09 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.35x = 428.09 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.35x = 44,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037.10/285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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