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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 428.02 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 428.02 and 102.87 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 428.02 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/428.02 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 428.02 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 44,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030.16/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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