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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 421.66 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 421.66 and 95.96 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 421.66 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/421.66 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 421.66 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 40,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459.91/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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