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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 421.49 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 421.49 and 75.55 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 421.49 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/421.49 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 421.49 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 31,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841.46/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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