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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 428.23 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 428.23 and 102.90 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 428.23 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/428.23 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 428.23 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 44,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,064.87/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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