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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.61, 428.50 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.61, 428.50 and 103.02 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.61 : 428.50 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.61/428.50 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.61x = 428.50 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.61x = 44,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144.07/285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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