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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.01, 421.58 and 107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.01, 421.58 and 107.67 is: 161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.01 : 421.58 = 107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.01/421.58 = 107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.01x = 421.58 × 107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.01x = 45,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,390.98/281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.53

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