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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 428.18 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 428.18 and 80.09 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 428.18 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/428.18 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 428.18 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 34,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292.94/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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