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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.94, 429 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.94, 429 and 103.42 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.94 : 429 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.94/429 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.94x = 429 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.94x = 44,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367.18/285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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