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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.05, 421.61 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.05, 421.61 and 88.63 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.05 : 421.61 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.05/421.61 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.05x = 421.61 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.05x = 37,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367.29/281.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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