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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 429.18 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 429.18 and 101.02 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 429.18 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/429.18 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 429.18 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 43,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,355.76/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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