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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 420.12 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 420.12 and 106.72 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 420.12 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/420.12 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 420.12 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 44,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,835.21/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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