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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.98, 429.15 and 103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.98, 429.15 and 103.39 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.98 : 429.15 = 103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.98/429.15 = 103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.98x = 429.15 × 103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.98x = 44,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367.67/285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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