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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.69, 428.20 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.69, 428.20 and 121.13 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.69 : 428.20 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.69/428.20 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.69x = 428.20 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.69x = 51,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,865.12/285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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