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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 428.30 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 428.30 and 80.10 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 428.30 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/428.30 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 428.30 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 34,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307.11/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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