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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.82, 428.48 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.82, 428.48 and 103.09 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.82 : 428.48 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.82/428.48 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.82x = 428.48 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.82x = 44,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,171.08/285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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