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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 421.53 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 421.53 and 110.02 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 421.53 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/421.53 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 421.53 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 46,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,376.73/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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