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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 421.58 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 421.58 and 75.60 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 421.58 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/421.58 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 421.58 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 31,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,871.71/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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