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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 428.17 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 428.17 and 90.48 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 428.17 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/428.17 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 428.17 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 38,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740.82/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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