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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.65, 428.51 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.65, 428.51 and 103.06 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.65 : 428.51 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.65/428.51 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.65x = 428.51 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.65x = 44,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162.24/285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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