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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.46, 428.16 and 80.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.46, 428.16 and 80.05 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.46 : 428.16 = 80.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.46/428.16 = 80.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.46x = 428.16 × 80.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.46x = 34,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,272.07/285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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