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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.74, 428.54 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.74, 428.54 and 103.11 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.74 : 428.54 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.74/428.54 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.74x = 428.54 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.74x = 44,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186.76/285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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