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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.42, 427.83 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.42, 427.83 and 112.03 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.42 : 427.83 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.42/427.83 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.42x = 427.83 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.42x = 47,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,929.79/285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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