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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 429.02 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 429.02 and 91.01 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 429.02 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/429.02 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 429.02 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 39,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045.76/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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