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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.05, 421.55 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.05, 421.55 and 75.64 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.05 : 421.55 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.05/421.55 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.05x = 421.55 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.05x = 31,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,887.68/281.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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