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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 421.61 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 421.61 and 88.66 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 421.61 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/421.61 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 421.61 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 37,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,379.94/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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