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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 585 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 585 and 101.43 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 585 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/585 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 585 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 59,336.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,336.55/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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