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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 428.06 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 428.06 and 112.14 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 428.06 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/428.06 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 428.06 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 48,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002.09/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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